[PinchyCM]

Hey guys and gals,

How is a Paradigm PDR-8? I'm new to the HT thing, and I'm looking for something that's a good bang for the buck. Not looking for anything big, infact...I was looking at a small Dayton before. I plan to use it with a set of Paradigm Atoms or Titans.


EDIT: How about the PDR-10?

 

[ooheadsoo]

I say nay on account of it being a relatively inexpensive commercial subwoofer of only 8". That can't be good news.

 

[Necros]

Don't, unless this is for a PC system. Save up and buy something else.

 

[Asmo]

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Originally Posted by PinchyCM Hey guys and gals, How is a Paradigm PDR-8? I'm new to the HT thing, and I'm looking for something that's a good bang for the buck. Not looking for anything big, infact...I was looking at a small Dayton before. I plan to use it with a set of Paradigm Atoms or Titans.

I bought a Paradigm PDR8 when I got my monitor 5s couple of years ago -- I took the PDR8 back 2 weeks later. Not a very good sub imho, you can spend a lil more and get a much better one, Paradigm PDR series is not good for music at all.

 

[PinchyCM]

thanks for the comments. how does it compare to say, like a klipsch ultra MM sub?

this is for a PC. any other subs in the paradigm line that's good? i like things to match, haha.

 

[Necros]

Servo 15 and Signature..

 

[PinchyCM]

how about on a budget?

 

[Necros]

What budget is that? Servo 15's were available for £400 GBP a while ago, a bargain (normal price was £800)

You could checkout the SVS PB-10ISD, $400.

 

[PinchyCM]

i was looking for a small setup for a PC (getting rid of my 5.1 klipsch ultras)

my budget is closer to 700 for everything... looking for something that'll top the ultras, but in 2.1

 

[PinchyCM]

how are the axiom m1tis in terms of bang for the buck? i'm looking for a small bookshelf for a decent value. i've been looking at axiom m3tis, paradigm atoms/titans...

 

[Necros]

Sorry no experience with Axiom. For small bookshelf (presume looking at similar sized speakers?) checkout the HSU package or perhaps Monitor Audio Radius 90's.

http://www.hsustore.com/vt12.html
http://www.monitoraudio.com/products/radius/index.htm

 

[PinchyCM]

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Originally Posted by Necros Sorry no experience with Axiom. For small bookshelf (presume looking at similar sized speakers?) checkout the HSU package or perhaps Monitor Audio Radius 90's. http://www.hsustore.com/vt12.html http://www.monitoraudio.com/products/radius/index.htm

Indeed, I am. I'm looking for a 2.1 set up though...so I guess the HSU setup is out...

 

[Asmo]

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Originally Posted by PinchyCM thanks for the comments. how does it compare to say, like a klipsch ultra MM sub? this is for a PC. any other subs in the paradigm line that's good? i like things to match, haha.

If you can get a used PW2100 or 2200 Paradigm sub, that would be good, those are well priced.

But, you are really outshining your bookshelves here with a sub, your looking at atoms or titans, I would consider something like the Axiom M22Tis, paired with a sub those bookshelves really sound good, I'm not sure what your overall budget is, if you give us a total price might be able to help yah out, I would recommend something like what I have, but add a nice sub.

 

[PinchyCM]

aroudn 500-600 for the bookshelves and a sub.

how much do a set of paradigm titans go for new?

 

[rsaavedra]

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Originally Posted by PinchyCM aroudn 500-600 for the bookshelves and a sub. how much do a set of paradigm titans go for new?

Don't know for sure right now, but a few years back, about $170 for a new pair of Titans in a FL authorized dealer:
http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showp...0&postcount=14

I have a PDR-12, the combo with the Titans is very nice for the mid-size living room I had. I wouldn't recommend the PDR-8 though, probably too small a driver to get low enough and to be a good match for the Titans. Depending on room size, within the Paradigm brand and within budget I'd rather suggest the PDR-10 or PDR-12. Those subs don't have phase adjustment though.